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ALGenWeb File Manager - Carolyn Golowka <Cgolowka@prodigy.net> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by William Fischer, Jr. <wefjr7944@hotmail.com> March 2001 [Excerpt from] BRILLIANT ARE SOCIAL AFFAIRS ---------------------- Upon the evening of the 19th, at the same residence, [that of] Mrs. [E. M.] MOORE, assisted by Misses SATTERWHITE and BELCHER, entertained a large company in honor of Miss Annie AWBREY, whose marriage to Mr. Marion S. BINGHAM had been announced for the 25th. After being welcomed by Mrs. MOORE, the guests were received in the parlor by Miss SATTERWHITE, Miss AWBREY, Mrs. Eula AWBREY, Mrs. BINGHAM and Miss BELCHER. At the close of an informal social hour a guessing contest was engaged in. Miss SATTERWHITE propounded a number of interrogations concerning a fictional romance, while the answers were to be recognized in the old airs played from time to time by Miss Fannie DOBBS. This was followed with a vocal solo by Miss CHEWNING. At this stage a representative of the Methodist choir appeared and, as an expression of the appreciation of the choir, which Miss AWBREY had served so faithfully and efficiently for several years, presented her with a handsome cut glass vase and mirror. The president of the Philathea class then presented the bride-elect with a China bowl, with assurances of the affections of her class-mates. An interesting and amusing feature was the unexpected appearance of Miss BELCHER, in the guise of a colored wash-woman, bearing a basket containing a collection of fine linens and many other artistic effects, which she proceeded to string upon an improvised line, meanwhile ejaculating bits of homely advice and philosophy. Before departing the guests were served to cream and cake. In every detail the occasion was a complete success. A fitting finale to the series of social festivities was the reception tendered in honor of Miss AWBREY Monday afternoon by her sister, Mrs. T. C. BINGHAM, at her elegant home on Wedowee Street. Quite a number of ladies called and enjoyed the gracious hospitality of the hour. ---------------------------- PRETTY WEDDING TO OCCUR TODAY ---------------------------- One of the prettiest weddings of the season will be celebrated at the Methodist church in Roanoke at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon when Mr. Marion Schuessler BINGHAM and Miss Annie Earle AWBREY will join hands and hearts. A large company of relatives and friends, including many from various points in Alabama, will be present to witness the interesting ceremony, which will be performed by Rev. S. L. DOBBS. The altar place will be appropriately decorated. Miss Frances [Fannie] Newman DOBBS will preside at the organ, Miss CHEWNING will render a vocal solo, while Miss Mary DOBBS will contribute a violin number to the musical program. Mr. F. M. HORNSBY, of Roanoke, and Mr. W. A. WARD, of Birmingham, will act as ushers. Mrs. T. C. [possibly Thomas Cook] BINGHAM, Jr., and Mrs. Eula AWBREY [probably 25 Aug 1886--24 Dec 1944, married first to Bonnie AWBREY, 31 Aug 1880--10 Mar 1907, then to Bunyan B. BRANNAN, 17 Dec 1885--14 Feb 1934] will be matrons of honor, Miss Effie BINGHAM, of Montgomery, maid of honor, Mr. L. A. BINGHAM, best man, while Mr. Fred AWBREY [probably Alfred M., 21 Nov 1856--20 Aug 1950] will give away the bride, who will be preceded by Misses Earline AWBREY [probably Julia Earline, 10 May 1897--16 Oct 1957] and Lurline PARRISH [23 Aug 1900--21 Sep 1998] as flower girls. Little Miss Ruth HORNSBY [possibly 26 Aug 1901--1 Dec 1989] will be ring bearer. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. BINGHAM will leave on the Central [of Georgia] train upon a short visit to relatives in Montgomery, Decatur and other points, before proceeding to Florence, where Mr. BINGHAM is engaged by the State Highway Commission as civil engineer. The groom is a member of one of the most widely known families of the state, and has many warm friends wherever known. Particularly is this true in Roanoke, where he made his home for a year or so. He is especially fortunate in having won, among his Roanoke friends, one of the loveliest and best of our young ladies, and in persuading her to share the fortunes of life with him. The popular bride of today will be greatly missed in social and church circles, and the hope is indulged that Mr. and Mrs. BINGHAM will later cast their lot permanently in Roanoke. [Both from The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 25 Oct 1911, p.1]